2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · VE07 XYK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a significant history of structural deterioration that remains a concern. While the February 2026 test at 147,853 miles passed, it noted corrosion on both the front and rear vehicle structures that does not yet compromise rigidity. This follows a major failure in February 2024 where the structural integrity was classified as significantly reduced at the offside front jacking point, outer sill, and rear inner wheel arches, indicating a past period of advanced rust. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 19-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 7,782 miles per year to reach 147,853 miles. There is a notable gap in the records between October 2022 (25,380 miles) and February 2024 (144,201 miles), during which the vehicle covered nearly 119,000 miles in just sixteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage likely correlates with the heavy mechanical and structural failures observed during the 2024 inspection, including extensive corrosion to the brake pipes and suspension mounting points. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underside and structural components, as the history reveals recurring issues with the rear artwork mounting points and shock absorber mounts. Previous failures related to ball joints, tackle bushes, and artwork springs suggest that the suspension geometry and anti-roll bar droplinks are under constant stress. Given the past failure for excessively corroded rear brake pipes, the current state of the braking system should be verified to ensure repairs were effective and no further thinning remains.